Vocabulary
- Ethics: Principles of right and wrong that guide how people behave and make decisions, especially regarding the use and sharing of digital content.
Objective
Students will learn about the ethical considerations involved in creating, sharing, and using digital videos, focusing on respect, consent, and responsible storytelling.
Assignment
1. Read this Overview
When creating and sharing videos on platforms like ReelTime, it’s important to think about ethics. The choices you make can affect others positively or negatively.
Here are some ethical guidelines to follow:
- Respect Privacy: Get permission before filming or sharing content of others.
- Avoid Harm: Do not share videos that could hurt, embarrass, or misrepresent someone.
- Be Truthful: Represent events and people accurately. Avoid editing or framing content in a way that creates false impressions.
- Give Credit: If you use music or ideas from others, make sure you acknowledge the source.
2. Your Task
Create a short, 1-minute video that illustrates an ethical principle you think is important.
Ideas include:
- A video reminding viewers to ask for permission before recording someone.
- A message about respecting different opinions or cultures.
- A story showing the positive impact of ethical video practices.
3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment
- Choose your message:
- Decide which ethical principle you want to highlight.
- Write a short script or plan for your video.
- Film your video:
- Use creative ways to express your message (e.g., skits, animation, or narration).
- Edit your video:
- Add text, music, or effects to enhance your message.
- Keep it clear and impactful.
- Save your video and prepare it for uploading to the ReelTime platform.
4. Reflection
Write responses to the following questions:
- What ethical principle did you choose, and why is it important to you?
- How does your video encourage others to act ethically?
- What steps will you take to ensure your future videos follow ethical guidelines?
